Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
Film Review | Padmavat | Deepika Padukon
Hindi Film Review | Padmavat, Starring – Deepika Padukon, Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Dangers of mixing AYUSH with Modern Medicine
-Dr. Arun Mitra- Although the National Medical Commission Bill has been referred to the standing committee, certain things need to be answered. The best alternative, however, would be to revamp the MCI to remedy the shortcomings which had cropped in it. But if the government is too adamant, then it is important that at…
ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival unveils 2018 speakers at Mumbai preview
Speakers announced – The annual ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival announced its second list of speakers at a preview event at the iconic Royal Opera House in Mumbai today. Festival Dates – Set to take place 25-29 January 2018, the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’ returns to the historic Diggi Palace Hotel in Jaipur for its…
ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival announces first list of 60 speakers for 2018 edition
Festival Dates – The ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival 2018 is scheduled to take place from 25 –29 January, 2018 at the Diggi Palace Hotel, Jaipur Rajasthan. First list of Speakers Announced – The Festival has announced its first list of 60 speakers out of over 250 speakers expected to attend the 2018 edition. The first…
#MeToo : “We are living in a Rape Culture”
I have some thoughts on #metoo that have been swimming around in my head for days. It’s long, but important. Are people really just now learning that women bear the burden of trauma of institutionalized misogyny? I’m glad that we are having a dialogue, but this whole #metoo thing again just makes it our…
Why Anil Kapoor enjoys making others jealous!
Sonam is the most impulsive Anil Kapoor talks about how he was only into girls as a teenager and how his dream of having many girlfriends never got fulfilled because he met his wife very young! The ever young actor and heartthrob Anil Kapoor reveal a lot of personal stuff about his teenage…
For Healthy Bones | 20 minutes Sunlight and a Glass of Milk
Osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiencies are the two silent epidemics Estimates report that 1 out of 8 males and 1 out of 3 females in India suffers from osteoporosis, this essentially makes India one of the worst hit countries of the world. Drinking less milk, avoiding sunlight exposure and omitting the traditional aerobic indoor…
We need to fight back to save Book Stores – Simonson
Jaipur BookMark Opened The Jaipur BookMark (JBM), which began as a shorter sister event of the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival in 2014, has grown into a full-fledged festival strand this year.JBM opened today at Hotel Diggi Palace’s historic Durbar Hall. The inaugural session was attended by luminaries, business people and lovers of literature from…
50 Makers, 20,000 products from 15 states at JLF Bazaar
Meet artisans with their traditional to quirky products. Stunning copper and kansa wares, delicate Sanjhi paper craft, stylish bags featuring Madhubani art and much more. The official festival store at the Bazaar offers products celebrating 10 years of the Festival. A celebration of stories and storytellers, the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival is the perfect…
Assembly Elections in Five States 2017
The Election Commission on Wednesday announced the poll dates for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa. Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said that the state of Manipur will have a two-phase election and Uttar Pradesh will have a seven-phase election. Counting for all states will be held on 11 March. Punjab Date of…
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